Nonplusultra

dasNoun

the ultimate; the best of its kind

English translations

  1. 01

    the ultimate

Word details

German meaning
Das Höchste, das Beste, das Ultimative.
English meaning
The ultimate
Synonym
Ideal, Optimum
German example
Dieses Restaurant ist das Nonplusultra der Gastronomie.
English example
This restaurant is the ultimate in gastronomy.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Nonplusultra
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Nonplusultra”

  1. Dieses Auto ist das Nonplusultra an Komfort. (This car is the ultimate in comfort.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the origin?

Latin, meaning 'no further' (the limit).